The event, held at the Half King, was in benefit of the PEN American Center's literary arts enrichment for New York City public schools. The PEN Edmont is a new sub-committee of younger writers and supporters. Guests included Stephanie LaCava, Charlotte Kidd, Anna Wintour's assistant Clairborne Swanson, Siri Hustvedt, and singer Sophie Auster, who performed for the group.